Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Installing insulation in walls is one of the most efficient and cost-effective ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Neighbors cover their ears to muffle noises coming through the thin walls of their home. While it's fun to speculate on "if these ...

With autumn temperatures setting in and the days drawing shorter, it's no wonder our attention is turning towards making sure our homes are set up to keep us warm. If you've noticed you have a cold ...

Insulating exterior walls with new insulation in a hidden wall cavity during an upgrade is challenging. Insulating outside walls cavities with injection foam shows promise as one solution. It’s not ...

Getting hit with a huge utility bill is unpleasant, but it's even worse when you know that it's high due to heat or air conditioning loss through the doors, windows, or walls. Fitting exterior walls ...

A question appeared recently in your column about insulating an early 1900’s house from the inside. Your answer concerned the use of foam insulation and the application of rigid foam board to the ...

One day soon, buildings could become more energy-efficient—and environmentally sustainable—with insulating material developed from wood by researchers in Sweden. The newly-developed material offers as ...